Advanced Purchasing Sourcing Specialist (Electronic Components)

Job Description
Title : Purchasing Sourcing Specialist
Location : St. Charles, IL
Hire Type : Direct Hire
Salary : $100k-105k
Must have : Previous experience souring automotive or electronic parts
Job Duties :

• Manage Bill of Materials (BOM), Item Register/Quote Approval Format (IR/QAF), Cost of Sales (COS), No Product Sign-off (NPSO), Invoicing/Invoicing discrepancies, Supplier Portal activities Tracker processes, and Supplier Risk Evaluations.
• Document all processes into their respective systems.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with the New Product Launch team to prioritize and process new program requirements, ensuring accurate and timely closure of BOMs to support program launches.
• Continuously update the Opportunity Matrix to identify sourcing opportunities for new programs, supporting Sourcing Manager negotiations.
• Manage component end-of-life (EOL) situations by coordinating with relevant teams to assess program impacts, forecast future requirements, and manage Last-Time Buys to avoid supply disruptions.
• Work closely with the Cost Planning team to identify components affecting programs with less than 10% Operating Profit. Collaborate with the AP team to negotiate costs or source alternate components.
• Assist the Advanced Purchasing Strategic Group Manager and Department with daily operations, implement new procedures, and ensure compliance with documentation standards.
• Generate and compile business statistical reports to support decision-making processes.
• Create and manage correspondence and reports, ensuring compliance with departmental records retention policies.

Qualifications :

• Technical Bachelor Degree (Electrical Engineering preferred)
• Experienced in sourcing high-volume electronic components (Electronics Manufacturing Company or Automotive Electronics background)
• Proven experience in Advanced Purchasing or related fields.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Meet Your Recruiter
Ashley Schmitt
Technical Recruiter
Ashley Schmitt is a dedicated and experienced Senior Recruiting Team Lead passionate about empowering individuals through career opportunities. With an impressive track record of 8 years at Sterling, she has significantly impacted the organization's talent acquisition and development strategies.
With a remarkable 12-year career in the field of recruiting, Ashley has garnered a deep understanding of the industry's dynamics and trends. She has witnessed the ever-changing job market and thrived in guiding people through its complexities. For Ashley, the most rewarding aspect of recruitment is finding people roles that can genuinely improve their professional lives.
As a Senior Recruiting Team Lead, Ashley's leadership abilities shine through as she leads her team to excel in their roles. She believes in fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment where all team member's strengths are recognized and utilized to achieve collective success.
Advice for candidates from Ashley: "Reflect on your skill sets and what makes you happy, be realistic about your strengths and weaknesses. Strengthen your online presence and always be networking!"

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